Vitamins are considered “essential” because the body either doesn’t produce them or produces them in small quantities. Many dietitians recommend most vitamins be obtained through food sources because they are being responsible for many bodily functions like growth, hormonal balance, and immunity, however that isn’t always possible. This is where supplementation can help fill the missing gaps in your vitamin needs.

Topicals (D+ Lotion)

Since the skin is the biggest organ in the body, applying vitamin topicals is a great way to get some D. You can now triple your vitamin D levels (within 90 days) with a few pea-sized drops of lotion from a new product from Amp Human known as D+. It’s been reported that over 80 percent of COVID-19 patients are low in D as well. The benefits of vitamin D are endless and this essential vitamin is a must for your nutrition routine. It's boosting the immune, warding off depression, and lowering your risk for infections, Applying D+ to your forearm once a day provides a much easier and effective way to get your vitamin D.

Oral Consumption

Overall, taking vitamins with food is most beneficial as there are synergistic nutrients in foods that can increase vitamin absorption. Oral supplementation allows vitamins to be broken down and assimilated in a way that works with our body’s natural processes. Some vitamins pair better with an empty stomach and certain vitamins are best taken with fatty meals like the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Other vitamins are best taken on an empty stomach such as water-soluble vitamins like B and C. To know what vitamins that need to be paired with food or on an empty stomach consult your doctor.

Intravenous Nutrition Therapy

Vitamin injections bypass the digestion process, sending the vitamins straight into the bloodstream, producing faster absorption and results. Although it’s not an at-home treatment, IV therapy saves time and money as it ensures your body will better absorb needed vitamins under medical supervision.

It’s not limited to a medical emergency such as dehydration, as many are using IV therapy as a way to boost their immune system and energy levels with high levels of vitamins such as vitamin C.